Internshala Quiz with Comprehensive Solutions at All Levels
Level 1 Quiz
Q1. An internship is____________
a) A job that you do for a few years
b) A short duration (0 - 6 months) of work experience where you work with an organization
c) A classroom training program where you are taught a subject
d) A higher study program
Answer: b) A short duration (0 - 6 months) of work experience where you work with an organization
Q2. In an internship, you get to work on____________
a) A dummy project
b) A real project involving real-world problems and users
c) You don't get real work, you just see how others work
d) You don't work, you just download stuff from the internet and enjoy free food in the cafe
Answer: b) A real project involving real-world problems and users
Q3. When you do an internship_______________
a) You need to pay a fee to enroll yourself
b) You don't need to pay anything. Instead, you get paid a stipend by the company (except maybe with NGOs)
c) None of the above
Answer: b) You don't need to pay anything. Instead, you get paid a stipend by the company (except maybe with NGOs)
Q4. Doing an internship is beneficial because_________
a) You learn practical skills
b) You get work experience that you can add to your resume that will give you an edge when you apply for higher studies or jobs
c) You earn a stipend
d) You build contacts in the industry
e) You can explore different fields in which you want to build your career
Answer: All of the above (a, b, c, d, e)
Q5. Both Shadab and Vikram are classmates in the same college. Vikram spent all his vacations chilling at home while Shadab did a couple of internships. When companies come for placement, who has a higher chance of getting their dream job-
a) Vikram, because he has learned all the cool movie dialogues that he can use in the interview
b) Shadab, because he has prior work experience and these days companies expect even freshers to have experience
c) Both of them have equal chances as they have the same grades
Answer: b) Shadab, because he has prior work experience and these days companies expect even freshers to have experience
Q6. What are the different kinds of internships that are possible?
a) Regular in-office internship where you need to devote 8-10 hours every day
b) Work from home or online internship which you can do from your college/home and need to spend 2-3 hours a day
c) Part-time internship where you can visit the office after your college hours
d) None of the above
Answer: All of the above (a, b, c)
Q7. Shekhar is a college student whose semester has just started. He is looking to do an internship to gain work experience and earn extra pocket money. What should he do?
a) He should wait for vacation because one can do an internship only during the break
b) He can apply to work from home internships which he can manage along with his studies
c) He should bunk classes and go for an in-office internship
d) He should not do an internship because grades are more important
Answer: b) He can apply to work from home internships which he can manage along with his studies
Q8. Deepak lives in a remote town in Maharashtra where there are not too many companies who offer internships. What should he do?
a) He should not do an internship
b) He should apply to work from home internships in his areas of interest
c) He should take up odd jobs in his town even if they do not interest him
d) He should write to the chief minister asking for companies to open offices in his town
Answer: b) He should apply to work from home internships in his areas of interest
Q9. Radhika has just started her college and is in the first year. When should she start thinking about doing an internship?
a) Only in pre-final or final year when college asks for it
b) In the 2nd year, because in the first year she can just have fun and make new friends
c) Radhika is a rich girl and does not need extra pocket money, and hence she should not do an internship
d) She can do an internship in the first year also - sooner one starts better it is
Answer: d) She can do an internship in the first year also - sooner one starts better it is
Q10. How many internships one should do while in college?
a) Only one because that is what college asks for
b) As many as one can as it would build your resume and help you in the future
c) One should not do an internship while in college and focus only on studies
d) 007 because that is a lucky number
Answer: b) As many as one can as it would build your resume and help you in the future
Level 2 Quiz
Q1. To secure an internship through Internshala, you need to ________
a) Just register yourself on Internshala, companies will get in touch with you.
b) Register yourself on Internshala and complete your profile. Internshala will send your profile to relevant companies.
c) Register yourself on Internshala, complete your profile and then apply to internships you are interested in.
d) You need to tell your college Trainings & Placements cell. They will find the right internship on Internshala for you.
Answer: c) Register yourself on Internshala, complete your profile and then apply to internships you are interested in.
Q2. After registering and verifying your account, you should fill the internship preferences (location and profile) section because-
a) You get a cash reward for filling your preferences.
b) It will help you get email alerts on new internships of your choice without having to visit the website or app every time and you would not miss on any good internship.
c) The law says so.
d) It is a good way to kill spare time.
Answer: b) It will help you get email alerts on new internships of your choice without having to visit the website or app every time and you would not miss on any good internship.
Q3. What are the important details one should fill in her Internshala resume?
a) Education details (X, XII, Graduation, Post Graduation etc.)
b) Relevant skills (knowledge of any tools, software, programming language, soft skills etc.)
c) Work sample links (such as link to one's blog, design portfolio, GitHub profile etc. if available)
d) Past experience (trainings, projects, co/extra curricular activities such as organizing any event, editor of school/college magazine, internships etc.)
Answer: All of the above (a, b, c, d)
Q4. Ankur has just completed his graduation in B.Com (H) and is currently looking for an internship. He just registered on Internshala. What details should he fill in the "Education details" section while filling his resume on Internshala?
a) Only his graduation details (B.Com(H))
b) Only his school education details (XII, X)
c) Both a and b
d) Education details are not important and hence he can skip filling them
Answer: c) Both a and b
Q5. Vinayak is currently pursuing B.Tech (H) in Computer Science. He just completed the 2nd year of college and is actively looking for an internship for his summer vacations. While completing his profile on Internshala, should he add details about B.Tech (H) in Computer Science while filling the education details on his resume?
a) Yes, he should add B.Tech (H) in Computer Science in his education details with 'End Year' as the expected year of graduation.
b) No, he should add details about only those education qualifications which he has completed (X, XII, etc.).
c) He should add details of the post-graduation degree he plans to pursue later.
d) It does not matter which details he adds to his resume.
Answer: a) Yes, he should add B.Tech (H) in Computer Science in his education details with 'End Year' as the expected year of graduation.
Q6. Which of these are examples of work sample links that one can add to her Internshala resume if available?
a) Link to one's GitHub profile (for programmers)
b) Link to one's Behance profile (for designers)
c) Link to one's Facebook/Instagram page (for Photographers/designers/artists)
d) Link to one's blog (for writers)
e) Link to one's YouTube channel (for video editors/designers)
f) Link to Google drive folder where you have uploaded samples of your work in case you don't have an online link
g) Link to your Tinder account
Answer: a) Link to one's GitHub profile (for programmers)
b) Link to one's Behance profile (for designers)
d) Link to one's blog (for writers)
e) Link to one's YouTube channel (for video editors/designers)
f) Link to Google drive folder where you have uploaded samples of your work in case you don't have an online link
Q7. Pratyush is new to Internshala and is a bit confused as to what all counts as past experience that he can add to his resume on Internshala. Could you please help him by identifying relevant experiences that he can add?
a) Projects he may have done in his college
b) Trainings or workshops he may have attended
c) Any position of responsibility (event coordinator, magazine editor, Headboy, etc.) that he may have handled in school or college
d) Any co/extra-curricular activity that he may have participated in
e) Any job/internship he may have done in the past
f) His attendance record
g) His parents' occupation details
Answer: a) Projects he may have done in his college
b) Trainings or workshops he may have attended
c) Any position of responsibility (event coordinator, magazine editor, Headboy, etc.) that he may have handled in school or college
d) Any co/extra-curricular activity that he may have participated in
e) Any job/internship he may have done in the past
Q8. Milit is looking for a sales and marketing internship on Internshala and does not have any prior internship, training, or project to add to his resume. He, however, organized an event in his college fest; should he add details of that to his resume?
a) Yes, because it is quite possible that one of the attendants of the event may be the HR of the company and may remember Milit.
b) No, because it would give an impression that Milit is not a studious boy and keeps wasting his time.
c) Yes, because organizing an event demonstrates certain soft skills such as planning, teamwork, communication skills which are very relevant to sales and marketing work.
d) No, because he has not told his parents about this yet and by mentioning it on Internshala, his parents may come to know.
Answer: c) Yes, because organizing an event demonstrates certain soft skills such as planning, teamwork, communication skills which are very relevant to sales and marketing work.
Q9. Nimisha & Siddharth have their own blogs. They are looking for a Content writing internship to improve their writing skills. Nimisha, while filling her resume mentions the link to her blog & adds relevant skills in the 'Skills' section (English Proficiency, etc.). Siddharth does not fill any of these in his resume & decides to discuss this directly with the employer during the interview. Who is more likely going to get shortlisted for this internship?
a) Siddharth is more likely to get shortlisted as his resume is short.
b) Nimisha is more likely to get shortlisted as the employer will be able to see her work in the beginning itself.
c) Both of them have an equal chance of getting shortlisted since they have the same grades.
Answer: b) Nimisha is more likely to get shortlisted as the employer will be able to see her work in the beginning itself.
Q10. Shirish & Gaurav are 2 friends who just registeredon Internshala and have filled in their preferences, etc. After this, Shirish applies to the first few internships he sees without going through their details since these already match his location and profile preference. Gaurav, on the other hand, reads through the full details of the internships and decides which internships are suitable for him before submitting the applications. Whose approach do you think is better?
a) Shirish's approach is better since he can quickly make a lot of applications.
b) Gaurav's approach is better since going through the details would help him choose the right internship and make fewer but better applications.
c) Neither of the answers is correct since on Internshala, a student does not need to apply to internships but companies contact them directly once they create their profile.
d) Both approaches are equally good.
Answer: b) Gaurav's approach is better since going through the details would help him choose the right internship and make fewer but better applications.
Level 3 Quiz
Q1. Whenever you apply to an internship on Internshala, you are required to answer the question "Why should you be hired for this internship?". Your answer to this question is an important part of your application because -
Options:
A. Your answer to this question is the first thing the employer will see in your application and their decision to shortlist you will depend on whether this answer makes a good first impression or not.
B. It will increase your grades in internal exams.
C. It will lead to more followers for you on your Instagram and Twitter.
D. It is a good place to practice your writing skills.
Answer: A. Your answer to this question is the first thing the employer will see in your application and their decision to shortlist you will depend on whether this answer makes a good first impression or not.
Q2. What are the important details that your answer to the question "Why should you be hired for this internship?" should contain?
Options:
A. Description of any skill or past experience you may have that is relevant to the internship profile you are applying to.
B. Explanation of why are you interested in this particular internship and company.
C. What did you read in the newspaper today to show to the employer that you are updated about the world.
D. Your name, college name, and contact details.
Answer: A. Description of any skill or past experience you may have that is relevant to the internship profile you are applying to.
B. Explanation of why are you interested in this particular internship and company.
Q3. When writing the answer to the question "Why should you be hired for this internship?", one should always make sure-
Options:
A. There are no spelling mistakes in the answer.
B. The answer does not have any chat language/short forms (u instead of you, r instead of are, etc.).
C. There are no grammatical mistakes in the answer.
D. It has information about your family and friends.
Answer: A. There are no spelling mistakes in the answer.
B. The answer does not have any chat language/short forms (u instead of you, r instead of are, etc.).
C. There are no grammatical mistakes in the answer.
Q4. It is important that your answer to the question "Why should you be hired for this internship?" has information about your relevant experience, skills, etc. and is completely free of error because-
Options:
A. It will increase your chances of getting shortlisted for an internship.
B. You will get a chance to meet your favorite celebrity.
C. Internshala gives a 500 INR reward for every answer that matches the criteria.
Answer: A. It will increase your chances of getting shortlisted for an internship.
Q5. Ferhan has just completed his Internshala resume and is about to apply to his first internship in the field of Web Development. He had previously built a website for his college fest, which he has added to his Internshala resume. Should he mention this project in his answer to the question 'Why should you be hired for this internship?' also?
Options:
A. No, because it is already mentioned in the resume which employer will see.
B. Yes, since this answer is the first thing an employer sees and he may or may not go through the rest of the resume depending on the first impression this answer creates.
C. It does not matter whether Ferhan writes about this or not - the result would be the same.
Answer: B. Yes, since this answer is the first thing an employer sees and he may or may not go through the rest of the resume depending on the first impression this answer creates.
Q6. Nitin and Sapna are both applying to the same marketing internship and have similar credentials (grades, past experience, skills, etc.). In his answer to 'Why should you be hired for this internship?', Nitin only talks about his experience of organizing the event while Sapna talks about her experience of organizing the event as well as why she is interested in interning with that particular company. Between the two, who has a higher chance of getting shortlisted -
Options:
A. Nitin because he kept his answer brief.
B. Sapna because her answer tells the company that she is genuinely interested in working with them.
C. None because neither of them has done a marketing internship before.
D. None because they did not mention their grades in this answer.
Answer: B. Sapna because her answer tells the company that she is genuinely interested in working with them.
Q7. What are the different things one can try to ensure their answer to the question 'Why should you be hired for this internship?' is error-free?
Options:
A. Read the answer twice to check for errors before submitting it.
B. Use online tools like Grammarly or Microsoft Word spell checker to spot and remove mistakes.
C. One need not worry about grammatical or spelling errors as long as you have a good resume.
Answer: A. Read the answer twice to check for errors before submitting it.
B. Use online tools like Grammarly or Microsoft Word spell checker to spot and remove mistakes.
Q8. Aarti & Shobha are looking for a graphic design internship. Both of them like to design and have taken up past projects for the college magazine. Aarti created an online portfolio showcasing her design skills and added it to her resume under the "Work sample" section. Shobha, on the other hand, does not add any of her work samples. Who do you think is more likely to get shortlisted, and why?
Options:
A. Aarti is more likely to get shortlisted because the employer gets to see her work upfront, which makes it easier for him to take a decision.
B. Shobha is more likely to get shortlisted because Aarti is not a good designer.
C. Both have equal chances of getting shortlisted.
Answer: A. Aarti is more likely to get shortlisted because the employer gets to see her work upfront, which makes it easier for him to take a decision.
Q9. Aseem had added a few skills while filling his Internshala resume for the first time. Now while applying for internships, he comes across a few additional skills mentioned in the 'Skills required' section of an internship post. He has those skills but had missed adding them to his resume earlier. Should he update his resume by adding these new skills while applying to this internship?
Options:
A. No, because you can add skills only once while creating your Internshala resume.
B. No, because it would take time, and one should never waste time.
C. Yes, because it will improve Aseem's chances of getting shortlisted.
D. No, because anyway Aseem can discuss these additional skills during the interview.
Answer: C. Yes, because it will improve Aseem's chances of getting shortlisted.
Q10. How should one answer the 'availability' question while applying to an internship on Internshala?
Options:
A. Simple yes or no (while details can be discussed in the interview).
B. Yes or No along with specific details of the date on which you can start the internship and the duration you are available for and if you would need any long leaves/breaks in-between.
C. Your college timetable in detail.
D. Your residential address and its distance from the company's location.
Answer: B. Yes or No along with specific details of the date on which you canstart the internship and the duration you are available for and if you would need any long leaves/breaks in-between.